Grade 10 English FAL Finders Keepers Literature Assignment Notes

Administrative and Assessment Overview

  • Institution: Seqhobong Secondary School.
  • Subject: English First Additional Language (FAL).
  • Assessment Title: Literature Assignment (Task 55).
  • Target Grade: Grade 1010.
  • Date of Assignment: 1515 May 20262026.
  • Assessment Weighting: The total marks for this assignment are 3535.

General Instructions and Information

  • Paper Structure: The question paper is divided into two distinct sections:     * Section A: Contextual Questions based on literature (1515 marks).     * Section B: Shorter-transactional Text, specifically a diary entry (2020 marks).
  • Compulsory Content: All questions presented in the paper must be answered by the student.
  • Numbering Requirements: Answers must be numbered exactly as they appear in the question paper to maintain consistency.
  • Formatting Requirements:     * Each section must begin on a new, separate page.     * Handwriting must be neat and legible for assessment purposes.

Section A: Contextual Analysis — Finders Keepers

This section requires analysis of specific extracts and themes from the novel Finders Keepers.

  • Contextual Extract: "It's Monday and the sky is clear. Spring holds the promise of summer in its rays of sunshine. I woke up thinking I am still in Jozi, but the sounds are wrong."
  • Question 1.1.1 (A): The student must identify and name two specific things occurring in the mornings in Jozi (Johannesburg) and compare them to what is occurring in the mornings in Cape Town.
  • Question 1.1.1 (B): Identification of the geographic origin of Lufuno’s family.
  • Analysis of Character Emotion (Question 1.3):     * Focus Passage: "Monday morning,…. to…to pave the way for me and give me courage."     * Question 1.3.1: Identifying the specific figure of speech used in the provided paragraph.     * Question 1.3.2 (33 marks): An explanation of how this specific figure of speech enhances the description of Lufuno’s internal emotional state.
  • Idiomatic Language (Question 1.4): Interpreting the phrase "Sindi looked at Lufuno with daggers in her eyes" to explain its underlying meaning regarding Sindi's attitude.
  • Symbolism (Question 1.5): Explanation of what the bracelet symbolizes or means to the character Lufuno.
  • Thematic Exploration of Bullying (Question 1.6): The student must mention three separate and specific incidents from the novel where Lufuno is subjected to bullying.
  • Character Dynamics and Attitude (Question 1.7):     * Reference Text: "I roll my eyes; I know what's coming: I know I am being rude."     * Question 1.7.1 (33 marks): A discussion on the suitability of Lufuno’s attitude toward her mother based on these lines.

Section B: Shorter Transactional Text — Diary Entry

This section assesses the student's ability to write in a specific register and from a particular character's perspective.

  • Task Prompt: Create a diary entry from the perspective of Mandla, a character from Finders Keepers.
  • Character Context for Mandla:     * Mandla is described as someone who spends significant time alone.     * He typically does not express his feelings out loud to others.
  • Scenario: Mandla has just returned home from school. It was Lufuno’s first day as a student at Victoria High, and they have interacted for the first time.
  • Content Requirements: The diary entry must reflect Mandla’s internal thoughts and feelings and should include:     * His initial emotional reaction upon first seeing Lufuno.     * Specific details or characteristics he noticed about her.     * His intentions or desires regarding pursuing Lufuno (e.g., asking her out on a date).
  • Technical Constraints:     * Perspective: The entry must be written in the first person, utilizing Mandla's unique point of view.     * Tone: The language used must effectively convey Mandla's emotions.     * Length: The body of the response must be between 8080 and 100100 words.